Question 1

Based on Edward's 30 years of experience working in the steel mills, he was able to provide examples of the safety improvements made in the industry over the past three decades. What are these types of examples called?

Accepted Answer

The examples given by Edward are based on factual evidence and real-life experiences, rather than hypothetical scenarios, physical objects, or demonstrative actions.

Question 2

While giving her speech on nearsightedness, Meredith says, "In the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, neurosurgeon Noel Dan argues that the impressionist artists, Monet, Cezanne, Renoir, and Degas, may have suffered from nearsightedness because, 'They were looking at things slightly blurred and Impressionism does, in a sense, flow on from this.'" Meredith added credibility to her presentation by using a (n) _____ within her speech.

Accepted Answer

Meredith used a quote from a neurosurgeon published in a reputable journal as an authoritative opinion to support her claim about impressionist artists having nearsightedness.

Question 3

_____ is a valuable online tool when doing research for your speech because you can request information from experts in the field or others who have experience with your topic.

Accepted Answer

Email allows you to directly contact experts or others with experience on your topic, enabling you to gather valuable information and insights for your speech.

Question 4

Several areas of the library can help you research your topic. One is the LC Classification outline available at the reference desk. What does LC stand for?

Accepted Answer

LC stands for Library of Congress, so the correct answer is C.

Question 5

SPORTDiscus, ComAbstracts, and JSTOR are all examples of

Accepted Answer

SPORTDiscus, ComAbstracts, and JSTOR are all electronic databases, which are online collections of articles, books, and other resources that can be searched and accessed electronically.

Question 6

Two examples of periodicals are

Accepted Answer

Periodicals are publications that are released at regular intervals, such as daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Magazines and journals are two examples of periodicals as they are published on a regular basis and contain articles on various topics.

Question 7

Which source is the best place to find answers to questions like "Are more men or women involved in fatal automobile accidents?" and "How many Americans died of AIDS this year?"

Accepted Answer

Government publications, such as reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are likely to provide the most accurate and up-to-date data on topics such as fatal automobile accidents and AIDS-related deaths.

Question 8

In her speech, Lily states, "Dr. Meryl Lipton, a pediatric behavioral neurologist, said in a recent Chicago Tribune interview, 'Karate can be excellent for some special needs children in terms of motor development and more importantly, their self-esteem.'" This is an example of what?

Accepted Answer

Oral citations are verbal acknowledgments of sources during a speech, as demonstrated by Lily's reference to Dr. Meryl Lipton's interview in the Chicago Tribune.

Question 9

A safe way to relay your personal feelings to your audience includes examples that invite the audience to imagine a situation created expressly for the speech. This is known as what kind of example?

Accepted Answer

Hypothetical examples are used to invite the audience to imagine a situation that hasn't actually occurred, but is created for the purpose of illustrating a point or conveying a personal feeling. This allows the speaker to express themselves in a safe and non-threatening way, while also providing a relatable context for the audience to understand the speaker's message.

Question 10

Which presentation aid should Kayla use if she wants to show her audience how voter participation in national elections has changed over time?

Accepted Answer

A line graph would be the best choice as it can show the changes in voter participation over time through a continuous line.

Question 11

The three ways to calculate statistics are median, mean and

Accepted Answer

Mode is the best choice because it gives the most frequently occurring value.

Question 12

Copying another person's ideas or written words and presenting them as your own is called

Accepted Answer

Plagiarism is the act of representing someone else's work as your own. It is a form of academic dishonesty and can have serious consequences. Fabrication refers to creating false information, stealing involves taking something without permission, and convoluting means making something overly complicated or confusing. None of these terms accurately describe copying someone else's work and passing it off as your own.

Question 13

Comments made by the president of the American Bar Association about Supreme Court nominee legal qualifications would be considered a(n)

Accepted Answer

The president of the American Bar Association is a recognized authority on legal matters, so their comments on the legal qualifications of a Supreme Court nominee would be considered an authoritative opinion.

Question 14

Ruthie is researching suffragette Alice Paul and her role in getting the Nineteenth Amendment passed in 1920, securing women the right to vote. Which of the following sources should Ruthie use to find out more about this famous activist?

Accepted Answer

Biographical sources would provide information specific to Alice Paul and her experiences, activism, and contributions to the women's suffrage movement. Journals may provide information about the time period and larger social and political context, but may not focus specifically on Alice Paul. Encyclopedias may provide a general overview but may not delve deeply into her specific contributions. Government databases may have relevant information but may be more focused on legislative or political processes rather than individual activists.

Question 15

Develop a(n) ____________ completely so that the audience can follow the logic of your thinking as you compare seemingly different objectives or situations.

Accepted Answer

An analogy is the best choice as it helps to compare two seemingly different things in order to explain a concept or a situation. It allows the audience to understand the logic behind the comparison and helps to clarify the point being made.

Question 16

Commenting on his neighbor's lack of work ethic, Lee Roy said, "He's slower than molasses in January." This saying is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Commenting on his neighbor's lack of work...

Question 17

"Giving a speech is as easy as riding a bike" and "Learning CPR is like buying an insurance policy" are examples of what kind of comparison?

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Giving a speech is as easy as...

Question 18

Which type of visual aid helps the audience visualize how something whole is broken into parts?

Accepted Answer

A pie chart is the best choice for visualizing how something whole is broken into parts as it shows the proportion of each part as a slice of the whole.

Question 19

Jennifer is a martial artist in Taijutsu and a certified instructor for a women's martial arts course called "Fightback." During a speech on why women should learn self-defense, Jennifer did a demonstration on how to get away from an attacker. What type of visual aid did Jennifer use?

Accepted Answer

Jennifer used her body as a visual aid to demonstrate the techniques for getting away from an attacker in her speech.

Question 20

The Quarterly Journal of Speech is an example of a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Quarterly Journal of Speech is an...

Quiz 12: Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech